April 2004
Voices and Messages, April 26: Reconstruction Efforts in Bam
The program discusses the current status of reconstruction efforts in the Bam region following a significant disaster. Listeners are invited to share their thoughts and…
In battles across various locations in Iraq, ten American soldiers and dozens of insurgents were killed - 2004-04-18
In a series of battles in Iraq, ten American soldiers and numerous insurgents were killed, with significant fighting reported near the Syrian border. The U.S.…
Foreign Peacekeepers Will Be Needed in Afghanistan for Another Ten Years - 2004-04-17
Hamid Karzai, the head of Afghanistan's transitional government, asserts that foreign peacekeepers will be necessary for another decade as the country builds a stable government.…
George Tenet's Remarks at the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Investigation Commission - 2004-04-14
George Tenet, the CIA Director, testified that it would take five more years to develop the necessary intelligence capabilities to fight terrorism effectively. He admitted…
Intense Battle Between Rival Factions of Tamil Rebels in Sri Lanka - 2004-04-10
A fierce battle occurred between rival factions of Tamil rebels in eastern Sri Lanka, resulting in at least ten deaths and the displacement of thousands.…
A Russian Scientist and Weapons Expert Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Igor Sutyagin, a Russian scientist and weapons expert, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly selling classified military information to a British consulting…
Kofi Annan's Warning Regarding Genocide in Rwanda - 2004-04-07
Kofi Annan warned that military intervention might be needed to prevent genocide in Rwanda, reflecting on the past atrocities of 1994. He proposed a system…
AFC Champions League; Zob Ahan Held to a Draw Against Al-Qatar
Zob Ahan Isfahan drew 3-3 with Al-Qatar in the AFC Champions League after initially leading the match. The game saw a dramatic turnaround with Zob…